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By Gazette Staff Writers — Saturday, October 18th, 2025
 On Saturday, October 12th, the Fillmore FFA chapter was honored as the 2025 Ventura Section Chapter of the Year, recognizing its outstanding leadership, agricultural education initiatives, and service to the community. This award highlights the chapter’s excellence in sustaining meaningful programs, promoting student growth, and strengthening partnerships across Ventura County. Photos courtesy https://www.blog.fillmoreusd.org/fillmore-unified-school-district-blog/jlxewwwgweglkgwlts9alwppfcm6gg. Enlarge Photo |
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By Gazette Staff Writers — Saturday, October 18th, 2025
All items passed last night 4-0, except for item 9G, which passed 3-1. CITY OF FILLMORE AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 5. PRESENTATIONS 5.A COMMUNITY SPIRIT AWARD PRESENTATION - MARILENY MANZO ZEMBRANO, SENORITA FIESTAS PATRIAS 2025 5.B PRESENTATION BY THE VENTURA COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION ON SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLAN 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS 7. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, COMMENTS, COMMITTEE, COMMISSION, AND BOARD REPORTS 8. CONSENT CALENDAR 8.A SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 - CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 - CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES.PDF 8.B CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER-OCTOBER 14, 2025 CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER-OCTOBER 14, 2025.PDF 8.C APPROVAL OF THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR PROJECT SPECIFICATION NO. 23-03, PAVEMENT PRESERVATION PROJECT SR NOC PROJECT SPEC NO.23-03 PAVEMENT.PDF 8.D FILING OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE FILLMORE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB BUILDING REAR WINDOWS REPLACEMENT PROJECT 8.E FILING OF NOTICES OF COMPLETION FOR THE DELORES DAY PARK MODULAR RESTROOMS PROJECT, PROJECT 8.F FILING OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE CONCRETE ACCESS DRIVEWAYS PROJECT, PROJECT SPECIFICATION NO. 25-09, WITH CERCO ENGINEERING INC. 8.G APPROVAL OF A BUDGET ALLOCATION AND CONSIDERATION OF THIRD AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LARRY WALKER ASSOCIATES FOR SUPPORT FOR RENEWAL OF THE WASTE DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS PERMIT FOR THE FILLMORE WATER RECYCLING PLANT SR - THIRD AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH LARRY WALKER ASSOCIATES. FINAL.PDF 9. NEW BUSINESS 9.A CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF THE VACANCY ON THE CITY COUNCIL SR CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 1 VACANCY.PDF 9.B APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL TO DESIGN WATERLINE AND PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS IN SANTA CLARA STREET, PROJECT SPECIFICATION NO. 25-08 9.C CONSIDERATION OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SOCAL WATER PROS FOR CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL PROGRAM AND BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLIES MANAGEMENT 9.D ADOPTION OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND COST ESTIMATE FOR PROJECT SPECIFICATION NO. 25-10 AND CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING THE CONTRACT TO C&W CONSTRUCTION SPECIALTIES INC. 9.E APPROVAL OF REALLOCATION AND CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING THE CONTRACT TO GENERAL PUMP COMPANY FOR URGENT REPAIRS TO WELL NO. 8 9.F PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 9.G INVITATION FOR MEMBERSHIP WITH THE CLEAN POWER ALLIANCE JOINT POWER AUTHORITY 9.H JOINT, ONE-YEAR AGREEMENT BETWEEN FILLMORE, SANTA PAULA, VENTURA COUNTY FOR OPERATIONAL FUNDING OF THE SPIRIT OF SANTA PUALA HARVARD SHELTER 10. CITY MANAGER 11. ADJOURNMENT |
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By Gazette Staff Writers — Saturday, October 18th, 2025
 On Friday, October 10th, Fillmore Flashes JV and Varsity hosted Hueneme High School. Above is Flashes Varsity, defeating the Vikings, 42-0. JV also defeated Hueneme, 21-6. Photo credit Crystal Gurrola. Enlarge Photo  Above is the Flashes JV game against Hueneme High School last Friday, defeating them, 21-6. This Friday, Fillmore will play an away game at Agoura High School. Photo credit Crystal Gurrola Enlarge Photo  Above is the Flashes Varsity football game against Hueneme High School last Friday, with a group of Flashes going head-to-head with the Vikings to keep them from advancing. FHS Varsity defeated the Vikings, 42-0. Photo credit Crystal Gurrola. Enlarge Photo |
 On Saturday, November 1st, Fillmore Lions Club will host their annual Enchilada Dinner. Above is last year’s dinner assembly line which made 1500 dinners. Photo credit Brett Chandler. Enlarge Photo By Gazette Staff Writers — Saturday, October 18th, 2025
Article by Jaclyn Ibarra Fillmore Lions Club will be assembling 1500 enchiladas on Sat., November 1st. This is a huge fundraiser they’ve done every year since 1948! They are counting on the community’s help to buy tickets. Each one costs $15. That is very reasonable for 3 hearty enchiladas, rice, beans, and a salad. And most importantly, all proceeds go to graduating high school seniors who apply for the Fillmore Lions Scholarship. If chosen, they receive money towards their education (university or vocational). Here are ways to buy tickets: call or text Steven McKeown at (805) 904-5424 or stop by Home Grown Realty during business hours (338B Central Ave). We also have plenty of Lions Club members selling to family, friends, and you! Visit their website for more information: www.fillmorelionsclub.com. |
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By Gazette Staff Writers — Sunday, October 12th, 2025
 At approximately 7am on Monday, October 6, 2025, LAPD officers served a warrant at Fillmore West Trailer Park, 1906 Old Telegraph Road, Fillmore regarding a robbery investigation that occurred in their jurisdiction. There were unconfirmed reports of flash bangs being used. A Fillmore Sheriff’s patrol unit was on-scene as liaison in the event of an emergency; they had no involvement in the service. Photo credit Sebastian Ramirez. Enlarge Photo |
 This past week was busy for FHS, as they celebrated their 2025 Homecoming week filled with float building, a parade, Blue & White night and a big game, a Fillmore tradition with the town gathering to cheer on our Flashes Football Team. On Thursday, October 2nd at 6pm, the community lined up along Second Street and Central Avenue to enjoy the Flashes Homecoming Parade. The parade showcased Fillmore High Homecoming Court, FHS Marching Band, local organizations, FHS football team and more as they road down Central Avenue waving to the crowd. This year’s Grand Marshal was Coach Jim and Carmen Fauver. Photo credit Crystal Gurrola. Enlarge Photo By Gazette Staff Writers — Sunday, October 12th, 2025
 Above is the FHS Football team riding in this year’s Homecoming Parade, as they get ready to play their game against San Marcos High School on Friday, October 3rd. Inset, one of the FHS class floats themed after the “Back to the Future” movie. See page 10 for more parade photos and float building too! Photo credit Crystal Gurrola. Enlarge Photo |
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By Gazette Staff Writers — Sunday, October 12th, 2025
 Fillmore City Council Member Luis Rodriguez Council Member Luis Rodriguez has announced his resignation from Fillmore City Council, effective October 13, 2025. State code states the Council must fill the position either by calling a special election or appointment within 60 days of a vacancy. With this vacancy occurring in the first half of Rodriguez’ term the appointment will only last through the first half. The second half of the term will be decided by voters at the city’s regular general election in November 2026. Council members have until December 13th to decide how to fill the vacancy. *** Courtesy Luis Alberto Rodriguez “My name is Luis Alberto Rodriguez; I am 37 years old, and I have lived in Fillmore my whole life. I graduated from Fillmore High School in 2006 and majored in Fine Arts at Ventura College. I am a local artist and work as an E-Commerce Specialist. I have produced art professionally for Fillmore residents since I was 17 years old. I have also done murals in Fillmore and Piru; notably all the exterior walls at Francisco’s Fruit Stand and an outdoor mural at San Salvador Mission in Piru. I ran for Fillmore City Council to serve my city. I have lived in North Fillmore (District 1) for most of my life and I wanted to bring attention to that community. While being a resident of North Fillmore, I’d like to think that I represented the rest of Fillmore faithfully and was pragmatic in my decision making. I learned a lot during my short tenure as a council member. There are a lot of moving parts in an organization like the City of Fillmore. All of the executive staff are diligent, accommodating and transparent in presenting their findings and giving recommendations to the Council. I saw first-hand how the community members are always heard, and their suggestions are always taken into consideration. I believe that the United States of America is a beautiful country filled with opportunities. I am moving to Idaho in a few weeks to continue my career as an E-Commerce Specialist with UncleStraps.com, a watch bracelet and accessory brand that serves watch enthusiasts internationally. Although I am moving to another state, Fillmore is a city that I will always be connected to and will always return to visit. |
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By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, October 9th, 2025
 Rio Vista Elementary School Principal Kayleigh Kelp said, “Our students had the opportunity to meet and interact with our Ventura County Sheriffs. It was a great chance to build connections and learn more about the important role they play in keeping our community safe.” Photos courtesy https://www.facebook.com/484802076990777/posts/1285935833544060. Enlarge Photo |
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By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, October 9th, 2025
 On Sunday, October 5th, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church celebrated its Annual Parish Fiesta from 10am to 5:30pm. The large crowd enjoyed live entertainment, bingo, loteria, kids’ games, raffle, a silent auction, and good food and drink. Pictured is the Stations of the Cross tractor ride. Inset, a happy fiesta goer. Photo credit: Fillmore Gazette Staff Enlarge Photo |
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By Ventura County Sheriff Department — Saturday, October 4th, 2025
Now that school has resumed, we notice more children enjoying the outdoors by riding their bikes, scooters, and skateboards. The Fillmore Police Department carried out a bicycle safety operation aimed at reaching out to young riders to share safety tips and teach better riding practices. During the operation, 15 juveniles were contacted riding bicycles without helmets. Per California Vehicle Code 21212(a), persons under 18 years old are required to wear a properly fitted and fastened bicycle helmet. Nine of the juveniles contacted did not own properly fitted bicycle helmets. The deputies provided the juveniles with helmets that were generously donated to the station. The Fillmore Police Department remains committed to protecting our community’s youth and urges all parents, guardians, and young cyclists to prioritize helmet use when cycling. By following this law, we can work together to prevent injuries and create a safer environment for everyone. Additionally, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office/Fillmore Police Department would like to offer the following tips to help reduce the risk of collisions and improve safety in our community: • Be predictable. Use crosswalks when available. • Take notice of approaching vehicles and practice due care. • Do not walk or run into a vehicle’s path. At 30 mph, a driver needs at least 90 feet to stop. • Be visible. Make it easy for drivers to see you – wear light colors, reflective material, and carry a flashlight, particularly at dawn, dusk, or at night. • Be extra careful crossing streets or entering crosswalks at night when it is harder to see, or when crossing busier streets with more lanes and higher speed limits. • Follow the speed limit and slow down at intersections. Be prepared to stop for pedestrians at marked and unmarked crosswalks. • Avoid blocking crosswalks while waiting to make a right-hand turn. • Never drive impaired. • Obey traffic laws, use hand signals, use lights at night (front white light and rear red reflector), and wear a helmet. • Bicyclists must travel in the same direction as traffic and have the same requirements as any slow-moving vehicle. • Stay clear of the door zone: avoid riding too close to parked cars. • If there’s a bike lane, use it, unless making a left turn, passing, or approaching a place where a right turn is allowed. • Yield to pedestrians. Bicyclists must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians within marked crosswalks or within unmarked crosswalks at intersections. Prepared by: Sergeant Corey Stump News Release Date: September 26, 2025 Approved by: Captain Eduardo Malagon |